Life is full

It's been awhile since I've posted.
I've been spending time getting settled and learning my way around.
There are so many things I need to catch up on, but I believe I'll begin with where we have been.
We did a lot of touring around through the holidays.
Here are a few of the places we have seen.

We toured Ripon Cathedral.

and visited Fountain's Abbey

 and Malham Cove.

We watched a lantern parade at the St. Nicholas Festival in Pateley Bridge.

We had our favorite of all visitors come to spend the holidays with us.

We explored new (to us) roads.

and had Christmas guests come from far away.

We took a walk around St. Mary's church ruins.

And with one more visitor the family was complete.

We explored Skipton Castle.

and we visited York Minster

and Fountain's Abbey again.

And more family came to visit.

We made a quick trip to Edinburgh, Scotland.

We strolled through Sherwood Forest.

And met Robin Hood in Nottingham.

Took a tour of Shakespeare's birthplace.

Had dinner at The Eagle and Child in Oxford.

We caught a glimpse of Stonehenge in the fog.

Took a stroll through Jane Austin's house.

Attended an organ recital at Westminster Abbey in London.

Strolled around the Thames taking in the sites.

Checked in on 221b Baker Street.

Rode the Tube all over (or under) London.

Explored The British Museum.

And the recreated Globe Theatre.

Toured the city and campuses of Oxford.

And wandered around the grounds of Bolton Abbey.  

And in between all the running around we had a wonderful time 

visiting with some of our very favorite people.  

We are truly blessed.